This award will be presented at the end of the year to the runner who is determined to have made the greatest improvement in racing speed over the course of the season. After the last race of the year, the times run by all the runners who have participated in at least 5 races will be evaluated to determine the recipient of the Most Improved Runner Award. Race times for early races are compared to times of races run later in the season. Because direct comparisons may not always be possible, some subjectivity in the decision-making process may be necessary. The decision of the WCC Scoring Committee will be final.

Our newly simplified scoring system should make this easier. Take a look at the rules on our Scoring System page. WCC results will be posted on our Results page as soon as possible after the calculations are completed. (This usually takes 3 to 5 days after the completion of a race.) Participants have three days from the date of score posting to contact us with any questions or concerns they have about their score.

The WCC has made allowance for the possibility of injury during the season. You may still earn participation points by volunteering to help out at a race. Contact the race director before the scheduled start time of a race, preferably at least the day before. (The earlier you contact the director, the better.) If the director agrees to allow you to help out, you will earn 75 points for working the race. This option for receiving points is available for only one race per season.

The awards for the winners of the WCC depend on the sponsorships the WCC Committee can obtain. In the past, overall winners have received trophies along with gift certificates or monetary awards. Age group winners have received plaques or trophies. Runners who participate in every race have received certificates and specially designed t-shirts.

You should start by contacting the director of the race in which your dispute originates. Race directors can be contacted by e-mail or by phone. E-mail addresses and phone numbers for race directors may be found on the Directors page.